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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,754.44, 370,279.08 and 226,677.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,754.44, 370,279.08 and 226,677.78 is: 340,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,754.44 : 370,279.08 = 226,677.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,754.44/370,279.08 = 226,677.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,754.44x = 370,279.08 × 226,677.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,754.44x = 83,934,039,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,934,039,834.84/246,754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,152.10

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